The Matchday 10 clash in the third stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between South Korea and Kuwait will take place on June 10 at Seoul Stadium. South Korea vs. Kuwait: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for South Korea vs. Kuwait
South Korea (4-3-3): Kim Seung-gyu – Kim Jin-su, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon, Lee Yong – Jung Woo-young, Hwang In-beom, Lee Jae-sung – Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo, Lee Kang-in.
Kuwait (4-4-2): Sulaiman Abdulghafoor – Fahad Al-Hajeri, Khaled Hajiah, Fahad Al-Enezi, Hamad Al-Qallaf – Faisal Zayid, Shabaib Al-Khaldi, Abdullah Al-Buraiki, Ahmad Al-Dhefiri – Yousef Nasser, Bader Al-Mutawa.
South Korea
In their last match, South Korea secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Lebanon, extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers to five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The team has been impressive at home, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 2 in their last four home qualifiers. South Korea sits comfortably at the top of the group standings with 13 points, and a win against Kuwait will further strengthen their position.
- The team has not lost in their last 7 home matches in World Cup qualifiers (5 wins, 2 draws).
- South Korea has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
- No goals have been conceded in the first half in 4 of South Korea's last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Kuwait
Kuwait comes into this match after a narrow 1-0 win against Syria. This victory ended a three-match winless streak in the qualifiers (1 draw, 2 losses). Kuwait has struggled away from home, scoring only one goal in their last three away qualifiers. They are currently third in the group with 7 points, and a win here is crucial to keep their qualification hopes alive.
- The team has not won in their last 4 away matches in World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than one goal has been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Kuwait's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- Kuwait has failed to score in the first half in 4 of their last 5 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
South Korea vs. Kuwait: Match Prediction
South Korea has been dominant at home, and their attacking prowess is likely to pose significant challenges for Kuwait. The visitors have struggled to find the back of the net in their away fixtures, which could be a major disadvantage against a solid South Korean defense. Given the current form and home advantage, South Korea is expected to secure a comfortable win.
Considering all factors, my prediction: South Korea to win
